“Let me be very clear, Brittney Griner is a United States citizen. She was a guest in Russia … I will be demanding her release,” said the congresswoman. Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has called on the Russian government to release WNBA star Brittney Griner from custody. The 72-year-old congresswoman represents Griner’s hometown of Houston…
Veteran Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson’s career spans over five decades and includes several films and iconic characters–ranging from a local Brooklyn DJ in Spike Lee’s “Do The Right Thing” or a high school basketball coach determined to show his players a brighter future in “Coach Carter.” While it may be no surprise why he’s…
Samantha Markle asserts that the Dutchess of Sussex gave “false and malicious statements” to Oprah Winfrey last year. Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is being sued for defamation by her half-sister, who claims that she lied about having a difficult childhood. Samantha Markle is claiming that her half-sister made “false and malicious statements” during…
Designer Brands Inc., the parent company of Designer Shoe Warehouse, has made a $2 million investment to invest in what reportedly is billed as the country’s first Black-owned footwear factory. Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels Designer Brands, which is also launching an exclusive distribution partnership to sell products created in the factory in its…
(From L-R) Attorney Jennifer Bonjean, Bill Cosby and spokesperson Andrew Wyatt speak outside of Bill Cosby’s home on June 30, 2021, in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. | Source: Michael Abbott / Getty Bill Cosby is claiming “victory” after a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday that has effectively brought an end to the sexual assault…
The organization supporting Jackson represents a network of 145 Black Chambers of Commerce in cities across the nation. U.S. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the nominee chosen by President Joe Biden to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the United States Supreme Court, has been endorsed by the U.S. Black Chambers. Per The Hill, the U.S. Black Chambers…
Vernon Jones speaks to a crowd at a rally featuring former President Donald Trump on September 25, 2021, in Perry, Georgia. | Source: Sean Rayford / Getty Georgia congressional candidate Vernon Jones went full diva during a GOP event in Jackson County on Saturday where he and his opponent, Mike Collins, were set to speak….
Ciara‘s proved to fans on March 5, how an “annoying baseball mom” she could be by uploading a video of her son Future Wilburn’s reaction following the singer’s team photo request. In the Instagram story, Wilburn, who wore his Giants little league baseball gear, is seen making a run for it following post-game activities. Things…
On the last day of Black History Month, Congress voted to recognize with the Congressional Gold Medal the only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II. Lincoln Penny Films Documentary Trailer Screenshot The little-known troops were assigned to sort and deliver mail to Army soldiers, understanding the importance that communication played…
OPINION: A recent poll shows that the right’s national PR campaign against critical race theory has largely fallen on deaf ears and their messaging isn’t in line with what most people think. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. There are so many times…
